The time has come! My boots are made for walking but my legs are giving up so I now own a zippy little mobility scooter, a game-changer for me. Firstly, I love the reactions I get from people when I ride it around. Some are surprised to see me cruising around at … [Read more...] about My Speed Wheels
The Pensioner Life
Hello Possums
I share my garden and rooftop with possums. A family of possums. A tribe of possums. Not surprising with the Merri Creek behind me and the 21 km of parkland and bush trail. Perfect for our little furry friends. Nowhere near perfect for me. But I'm the interloper, the … [Read more...] about Hello Possums
Jars, Bottles and Bright Shiny Things
Beautiful jar, isn't it?That once led some divine quince jam from the Jam Lady I discovered some time back and that's another good thing thing about Jam Lady Jam, you can reuse jars easily. No more soaking and scrubbing labels off -throwing them out in fury The … [Read more...] about Jars, Bottles and Bright Shiny Things
Knitting for Stressed Penguins
Alfred says that the secret to a long life is simply “waking up every morning”. Deep, Alfie, deep. I appreciate waking up every morning too. It was about 80 years ago when the great-great-grandfather's sister-in-law handed him a pair of knitting needles and some wool … [Read more...] about Knitting for Stressed Penguins
National Photographic Portrait Prize
If a picture can speak a thousand words, some faces tell a thousand stories - like the face of Jack Charles. Jack Charles is a member of the stolen generation, taken from his mother in 1943 when he was four months old and raised in the Box Hill Boys School, growing … [Read more...] about National Photographic Portrait Prize
Geeky Granny
This is my friend, Joan, who hit a star role in her local newspaper. And so she should! Not enough attention is given to the fact that we Seniors are as web-savvy as our grandkids, if not more so. More and more of us are getting around the social media too. Laurel … [Read more...] about Geeky Granny
Pensioners and Police Clash
Greek Pensioners have more guts than my compatriots. Angry Pensioner Protesters clash with police in Greece. I don't blame them. … [Read more...] about Pensioners and Police Clash
Let’s go Dancing
After I mentioned the Playgrounds for Pensioners that are popping up all over the place, I received a charming letter from Frank, who would like to take me dancing. I may not be up to my old dancing style, Frank, indeed if I can even make it onto the dance floor, but … [Read more...] about Let’s go Dancing
Swinging Pensioners
Have you noticed the trend for pensioner playgrounds? There are a couple of them in England and Japan led the way back in 2004 calling the playgrounds 'nursing home prevention areas'. Now Marrackville Council has set one up.They have more Pops than Tots in Sydney's … [Read more...] about Swinging Pensioners
How far would you go?
I'm all for class action but I draw the line at kidnap and torture. Apart from my small but delightful fantasies of a blood-drenched former evangelical Prime Minister, I wouldn't really stretch a scumbag on the rack with my own hands. There's a limit after all. Not … [Read more...] about How far would you go?
Pensioner at Large
This plucky pensioner led police on a low-speed chase around Middlesbrough - and then gave officers the slip. The lukewarm pursuit started after he caused traffic chaos by crawling down the fast lane of a busy dual carriageway. Police asked the stubborn senior … [Read more...] about Pensioner at Large
Pensioner turns vicious
I see that Rosemarie Hamilton-Meikle, a normally placid pensioner of 80 good years, attacked 3 wild boars in Dartmoor, sending fear into the hearts of the savage beasts. The brutes had the ill-luck to come across her dachsund as he scuttered around under a bush. I … [Read more...] about Pensioner turns vicious
Stretching your mind with new sights
Sometimes I read things that would never cross my mind. Not even in a fit. Today I read one of those 'inspirational' desktop calendars (who gets to choose the quotes?) Just as we create flexibility in our bodies by stretching physically, we can create limberness … [Read more...] about Stretching your mind with new sights